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This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.\nIn this role, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all machinery and equipment required to supply the Medical Center complex with electrical power, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, medical/laboratory air, medical/laboratory vacuum, steam and water.\nEssential Job Functions\nMaintaining and keeping building utility systems in order: heating, cooling and ventilating systems, pneumand repairing system components to ensure continued operation.\nAdjusting manual and automated controls of building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of buildings. May operate computer Building Automation Systems (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Andover) to accomplish specific tasks related to building operations.\nMaintaining and keeping the steam distribution system and high pressure vessels (up to 180 psi pressure) within the Medical Center in order. Duties may include tightening fittings, repacking valves, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders and gauges, cleaning and replacing burners and other components.\nParticipating in building and system start-up and commissioning. Participating in capital projects and working with project managers and contractors to complete projects.\nMay operate and maintain pneumatic tube systems within the Medical Center.\nMay replace switches and motors to 110 volts.\nMaintaining relative pressures and air quantities in HVAC systems.\nRepairing and maintaining existing plumbing systems.\nRepairing and maintaining appliances including refrigeration and package A/C equipment.\nWorking from building blueprints to determine location and layout of circuits, ducts and piping. Performing on the scene repairs or replacing components. Performings repair work in central shop.\nUsing hand tools and power equipment such as drill presses, saws, threaders, and grinding wheels.\nRequisitioning materials and supplies as needed.\nKeeping work area neat, clean and safe.\nCompleting required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashion.\nCommunicating with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtesy.\nFollowing through on all assigned duties until completion.\nMaintaining personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and uniform.\nPerforming other duties assigned\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh School Graduate.\nSuccessful completion of recognized trade union apprentice program such as an Operating Engineer (IUOE-399), Pipefitter (LU-597 - controls), Sheet Metal Worker (Local 73) or equivalent trade union local bargaining unit or\nSuccessful completion of a recognized training program such as power plant operator (e.g., U.S. Navy, USCG), technical training school or educational programs (e.g., Certificate or AA in Stationary Engineering or HVAC/R).\nMust have and maintain a current City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License. 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